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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 750.83 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 750.83 and 153.94 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 750.83 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/750.83 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 750.83 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 115,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,580.12/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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